When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
After Years in Limbo, Saigon's Metro Line 2 Is Officially Breaking Ground in Jan 2026
After years under development limbo, Saigon’s Metro Line 2 has finally gotten an official date for breaking ground, but will this timeline stick?
Outlaw Ostrich Arrested in Bình Dương for Disrupting Public Order
In case you need a pick-me-up on this dreary rainy Friday, here’s a dose of “độc lạ Bình Dương” quackery.
ASEAN Welcomes East Timor, Asia's Youngest Nation, as 11th Member
Time for infographic artists and geography teachers in the region to update their work on ASEAN.
Into the Infernal Heat of One of Saigon's Last Remaining Forges
It's no exaggeration to say that working in a forge is akin to being in a fiery sauna.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Origin of the Strange Lights You See Before Landing in Saigon
What are those astonishingly bright lights seen from an airplane window when approaching Saigon at night? I’ve had visitors ask me this on the drive home from the airport, and the question appears on Reddit every few months. I remember being befuddled myself the first time I witnessed the patchwork radiance.
My Mom’s Care Packages Remind Me That Home Can Fit Inside a Box of Food
“What do you guys crave? I’ll send some.”
Covid-19 Could Cost Da Nang Tourism $1.1bn This Year
Life in Da Nang is slowly returning to normal after the third wave of COVID-19 infections, though economic ramifications will remain.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Metro Line for Hanoi, VNA Recovery, Companies Eye 2021 Return of Tourists
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Storm Noul Kills 6, Causes Destruction in Central Vietnam Over Weekend
The powerful storm made landfall in Thua Thien-Hue Province last Friday.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Netflix/Steam Avoiding VN Taxes, Hanoi FC Wins Big and 2021 GDP Targets
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Morning Stories Roundup: Climate Change Impact on Vietnamese Businesses, Record Organ Transplants and AI Contest
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Vietnam May Evacuate 0.5m People Before Powerful Typhoon Noul Hits Tomorrow
Typhoon Noul, the fifth to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall between Quang Ngai and Quang Binh tomorrow.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Reopens Bars and Clubs, Incoming Tropical Storm and Decaying Citadel
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Morning News Roundup: 'The Tale of Kieu' held in Paris, New Tien Giang Forests, International Flights Postponed
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HCMC Fine Arts Museum Is Sinking Due to Nearby Skyscraper Construction
Saigon’s Fine Arts Museum is facing some serious structural problems that could pose a threat to passersby and visitors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Week of Heavy Rain, HCMC Going Green and Corporate Income Tax Reduction
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hue Reopens, Lazada Lawsuit, Improved Bus Services
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Saigon to Apply for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Cu Chi Tunnels
The Ministry of Defense, which manages the area, needs to approve the plan first.
Thua Thien-Hue Culture Department Officials Start Wearing Áo Dài to Work
Áo dài has become synonymous with the image of the Vietnamese woman, but what about its male version?
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Proposes Tourism Travel Bubbles Within ASEAN
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Hao Si Phuong, Saigon's Century-Old Hẻm, Says No to Photography
Yet another community in Saigon has become disillusioned by internet exposure.
Morning Stories Roundup: Foreign Reserve Record, New Venture Debt Fund, Central Highlands Resume
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Public Electric Bus Routes, Run by VinBus, May Be Coming to Hanoi
The routes would utilize electric buses manufactured by VinFast.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Designer Introduces New Collection at London Fashion Week
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Reopens Bars, Dance Clubs as Coronavirus Put Under Control
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New Decree Makes Selling Beer to People Under 18 a Fineable Offense
Beer is now legally off-limits for Vietnamese teens, but it’s unclear if the regulations will effectively deter underage drinking.
